Download or read book Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater and Friends written by Wendy Straw and published by Wendy Straw's Nursery Rhyme Company. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Join in the fun as five ever-popular children's rhymes and songs are brought to life by Wendy Straw's charming illustrations."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book No More Pumpkins written by Peter Catalanotto and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily is tired of pumpkins. At school she and her friend Vincetta Louise have been doing pumpkin math, pumpkin field trips, and pumpkin writing. Can't they just carve jack-o-lanterns? But even this ends up being an assignment: the kids have to make pumpkin self-portraits. Then something happens to Emily's jack-o-lantern, and her friendship with Vinni is tested. The two girls get past their quarrel—but will they ever want to see a pumpkin again?
Download or read book The Pumpkin s Secret written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-09-23 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary about this story: "The Pumpkin's Secret" is an exciting story about two best friends, Mia and Leo, who go on an amazing Halloween journey. The couple loves their quiet neighborhood and is looking forward to October and all the fun things that come with Halloween, like making pumpkins. They don't know that this year will be different because a stunning secret will be hiding inside a normal pumpkin. They choose a pumpkin from Farmer Jenkins' pumpkin farm that looks like it has something bad in its stem. This marks the beginning of their trip. They have no idea that this pumpkin is more than just a strange puzzle wrapped in a gourd. Under a night sky full of stars, Mia and Leo start to carve their creation, a friendly scarecrow. They are surprised when a soft golden glow comes out of the pumpkin and reveals a secret doorway. They go into a world called Pumpkin Ville, which is all about pumpkins, with their hearts beating fast. Everything in Pumpkin Ville is made out of pumpkins, from people to houses to trees. Mia and Leo went on a trip that was unique and charming, which made them want to go on it. They dance with Pumpkin Jig, a lively pumpkin scarecrow, meet Jack, an old and wise pumpkin, who tells them stories about the past of Pumpkin Ville, and eat treats made by Pumpkin Pie, a beautiful pumpkin cook. One of the most shocking things they found was that the pumpkin they had carved back home had come to life in Pumpkin Ville and was ready to go on adventures with them. Mia and Leo are very interested in Pumpkin Ville, but they miss their houses and families. They ask their friendly guide, Pumpkin Pops, to help them find their way back with sad hearts. They follow Pumpkin Pops through a pumpkin tunnel that sparkles and takes them and their magical friend back home. They are thrilled by their amazing journey and the fact that they have found a magical world under a simple pumpkin. Still, this is not the end of their story. Mia and Leo keep carving pumpkins for Halloween in the hopes that they will meet someone else amazing. Mia and Leo remember the lessons they learned in Pumpkin Ville as they grow up and become kind, caring people. Their pumpkins are a reminder that just beyond the ordinary, there might be something amazing waiting to be found in the world of "The Pumpkin's Secret." They also act as goodwill ambassadors in their community, spreading cheer, kindness, and the magic of Halloween all year long. Their story shows how selflessness, and the power of honest wishes can change the world, leaving a legacy of love and kindness. Their pumpkins have stood the test of time, which is a sign of how strong their friendship is and how much they want to make the world a better place. They also believe that there is always room for extraordinary opportunities every day. The touching story of Mia and Leo is a gentle reminder that the real magic of life can be found in acts of kindness, the comfort of friendship, and the power of sincere wishes. The story starts out like this: Before there was anything, there were two best friends named Mia and Leo. They lived in a small, beautiful area with tall trees and rolling hills. The kind of friendship that made everyone feel warm and fuzzy who saw it was famous. Leo and Mia were the best of friends. They laughed and did things together all the time. Mia's chestnut hair moved in the wind like fall leaves, and Leo's blue eyes looked like he was up to no good. With each passing season, their bond grew stronger, but it wasn't until Halloween, the best day of the year, that their hearts really came to life. The whole neighborhood was buzzing with excitement in the weeks before the scary holiday. Every house had ghosts and pumpkins on the porch, and the kids were busy making their costumes. But for Mia and Leo, Halloween was more than just a day; it was a season and a wonderful trip that was yet to come. As October began, the air was filled with a certain kind of excitement. The red and gold trees told secrets to anyone who would listen, and the smell of falling leaves could be smelled in the cool autumn breeze. During that time, the world seemed to slow down, so Mia and Leo could really enjoy the season they both loved. A trip to Farmer Jenkins' pumpkin patch was something that everyone looked forward to every year. A Halloween treasure trove was hidden away on this nice piece of land on the edge of their town. As far as the eye could see, there were rows and rows of orange pumpkins that were waiting for their big moment. There, dreams grew, and imaginations ran wild, and Mia and Leo couldn't wait to find the right pumpkin. As they walked through the pumpkin patch, their fingers would touch the rough, bumpy skins of the gourds. Their hearts were full of wonder, and they had big smiles on their faces. When they found pumpkins with strange shapes, they would laugh and think of the stories they could tell. When they thought they had found "the one," they would see another pumpkin a few rows down that was even more beautiful. This year was different, though. Mia and Leo were looking at the rows of orange balls when they noticed one that caught their eye and seemed to be talking to them. It wasn't the biggest or roundest, but there was something interesting about it. Its skin was a deep orange color, and its stem was bent in a funny way, as if it was hiding something important. Mia yelled, "This one!" with the excitement that only Halloween can bring out in a kid, and the two of them rolled the chosen pumpkin toward the checkout line, rustling leaves and making a lot of noise as they went. Farmer Jenkins, a friendly man with a white beard so thick that Santa Claus would be jealous, smiled at them. Even though he had seen many kids choose pumpkins over the years, Mia and Leo's picks stood out. "That's a special one you've got there, kids," he said, referring to a magical world. Mia and Leo tried to get Farmer Jenkins to tell them more, but he just ignored them with a strange grin. Mia and Leo got together in their garden that night as the sun went down below the horizon and turned the sky orange and purple. They got out their carving tools and started carving the pumpkin they had picked. As they skillfully drew a friendly skeleton on it, they thought about how it would look when it was done. As Leo cut into the pumpkin, the moon cast a soft white shimmer over their work. But then, as if it were being pushed by something else, a bright light shot out of the pumpkin's cut. It gave Mia and Leo a warm, alluring glow that made their faces flush. As they looked into the glowing middle of the pumpkin, they gasped in surprise. They were surprised to see a shimmering opening that looked like a window to another world and drew them in by saying they would have an adventure there. They decided to take a risk without thinking twice because they were very interested. Through the portal, they ran away together from their safe neighborhood and garden. They had no idea that the magic in a simple pumpkin would change their lives in such a big way. On the other side of the portal, the world of Pumpkin Ville was waiting to be discovered. It was outside of the realm of fantasy. That's where Halloween really came to life. Every building, tree, and even animal was made out of pumpkins, and each one was brighter and more interesting than the last. As they walked down streets lined with pumpkins, their eyes grew wide with wonder, and their carved faces lit up with smiles. Pumpkin Pops, a happy pumpkin man with a bright orange smile, says that Pumpkin Ville is a beautiful place where pumpkins enjoy Halloween all year long. They were happy to take him up on his offer to lead them. Their trip was full of interesting things they found and new people they met. Pumpkin Jig, a colorful scarecrow who was very good at spinning, joined them in the dance. Jack, a sage-colored pumpkin with a carved face, told them stories about the history of Pumpkin Ville to keep them busy. And they ate the tasty pumpkin treats that Pumpkin Pie, a nice pumpkin chef, had made. Mia and Leo were most excited about how their own pumpkin, which they had made, changed back into their own world. It had also come to life. It was smiling and jumping around, eager to go on adventures with them. Mia and Leo had a good time in Pumpkin Ville, but they knew that their time there was short. They missed their homes, their families, and the places they were used to. They went up to Pumpkin Pops with sad hearts and asked him to help them use the portal to get back home. They found a pumpkin portal that, if they follow Pumpkin Pops, will take them back to their land. They had tears in their eyes as they said goodbye to their new friends, knowing that they would always remember their amazing trip. Mia and Leo went back to their quiet neighborhood and looked at the pumpkin they had carved with smiles on their faces. From their past experiences, they knew that magic can be found in the strangest places, even in the middle of a pumpkin. Mia and Leo continued to carve pumpkins every October because it was a tradition for them. They were sure that something special was hiding beneath the ordinary. Their memories of Pumpkin Ville stayed with them, showing how strong their friendship was and how magical Halloween was. As time went on, Mia and Leo's Halloween traditions became something they looked forward to every year. As they got older, they let other people hang out with them. On cool fall nights, they told wide-eyed kid’s stories about their wonderful trip to Pumpkin Ville. As they carved more and more pumpkins, each with its own story, their love for Halloween grew. As they got older, they learned to appreciate the beauty of the season and became known in their neighborhood as Halloween fans who could turn their small house into a haunted wonderland that could compete with the scariest haunted houses. Still, every Halloween there was a small chance that they would find another great pumpkin. They understood that magic could be found again every time they carved a pumpkin, and not just on a single trip. As the sun went down in the yard on a cool October evening, Mia and Leo began to work on a very complicated pumpkin design. It was a glimpse of a kind spirit, whose ghostly form twisted and spun like strands of smoke. As Leo carefully carved the ghost's face, something wonderful happened again. The pumpkin shined like it did on that night when they were kids and something bad happened. From inside, a soft golden glow filled the air with joy and longing. Leo and Mia gave each other sly looks. They both knew that magic was calling them back. As they reached out to touch the burning pumpkin, they let out a lot of air. Its surface was warm and welcoming, luring them into the shimmering portal that suddenly appeared in front of them. They didn't think twice before taking each other's hands and walking into the unknown. When they came out to the other side, they found out they were in a part of Pumpkin Ville that had never been seen before. This was the Pumpkin Patch of Wishes in Pumpkin Ville, where pumpkins got bigger and stronger. Every pumpkin had a special ability: it could make wishes come true. Wanda, a beautiful pumpkin fairy with a sparkle in her eye, was there to meet them. She told Leo and Mia about the cool things about this special patch and gave them the chance to make a wish, but it had to be true and good for everyone.
Download or read book The Pumpkin Plan written by Mike Michalowicz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year Americans start one million new businesses, nearly 80 percent of which fail within the first five years. Under such pressure to stay alive—let alone grow—it’s easy for entrepreneurs to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of “sell it—do it, sell it—do it” that leaves them exhausted, frustrated, and unable to get ahead no matter how hard they try. This is the exact situation Mike Michalowicz found himself in when he was trying to grow his first company. Although it was making steady money, there was never very much left over and he was chasing customers left and right, putting in twenty-eight-hour days, eight days a week. The punishing grind never let up. His company was alive but stunted, and he was barely breathing. That’s when he discovered an unlikely source of inspiration—pumpkin farmers. After reading an article about a local farmer who had dedicated his life to growing giant pumpkins, Michalowicz realized the same process could apply to growing a business. He tested the Pumpkin Plan on his own company and transformed it into a remarkable, multimillion-dollar industry leader. First he did it for himself. Then for others. And now you. So what is the Pumpkin Plan? Plant the right seeds: Don’t waste time doing a bunch of different things just to please your customers. Instead, identify the thing you do better than anyone else and focus all of your attention, money, and time on figuring out how to grow your company doing it. Weed out the losers: In a pumpkin patch small, rotten pumpkins stunt the growth of the robust, healthy ones. The same is true of customers. Figure out which customers add the most value and provide the best opportunities for sustained growth. Then ditch the worst of the worst. Nurture the winners: Once you figure out who your best customers are, blow their minds with care. Discover their unfulfilled needs, innovate to make their wishes come true, and overdeliver on every single promise. Full of stories of other successful entrepreneurs, The Pumpkin Plan guides you through unconventional strategies to help you build a truly profitable blue-ribbon company that is the best in its field.
Download or read book Stumpkin written by Lucy Ruth Cummins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of "A Hungry Lion" comes a unique Halloween story about a stemless pumpkin that dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern. Full color.
Download or read book The Ugly Pumpkin written by Dave Horowitz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for the changing seasons, this wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling is a great read for Halloween and Thanksgiving. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn't look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he'll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is--but it's not what he expected!
Download or read book Absolutely Truly written by Heather Vogel Frederick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unsent letter in a first edition copy of Charlotte’s Web leads to a hunt for treasure in this heartwarming middle grade mystery from the author of The Mother-Daughter Book Club. Now that Truly Lovejoy’s father has been injured by an IED in Afghanistan and is having trouble finding work back home, the family moves from Texas to tiny Pumpkin Falls, New Hampshire, to take over Lovejoy’s Books, a struggling bookstore that’s been in the family for one hundred years. With two older brothers and two younger sisters clamoring for attention, her mother back in school, and everyone up to their eyebrows trying to keep Lovejoy’s Books afloat, Truly feels more overlooked than usual. So she pours herself into uncovering the mystery of an undelivered letter she finds stuck in a valuable autographed first edition of Charlotte’s Web, which subsequently goes missing from the bookshop. What’s inside the envelope leads Truly and her new Pumpkin Falls friends on a madcap treasure hunt around town, chasing clues that could spell danger. Fans of Heather Vogel Frederick’s Mother-Daughter Book Club series “will rejoice for a new series with a similarly cozy New England setting, great characters, and literary references to beloved classics” (School Library Journal).
Download or read book Runaway Pumpkins written by Teresa Bateman and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new fall favorite perfect for storytime. A class trip to the pumpkin patch almost ends in disaster in this rollicking tale of resourcefulness and resilience. The old adage of "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is reborn with pumpkins! When a bumpy road and a faulty bus storage lock release a load of handpicked pumpkins back into the wild, the students on a field trip are left with a single pumpkin. Pluckily, they decide to take what they have and do what they can. Together they decorate the only surviving pumpkin for their harvest fair. But good fortune comes knocking the next day when a group of kind neighbors arrives at the school. They found the smashed pumpkins and turned them into celebratory seasonal fare, perfect for sharing: yummy soup, cake, pie, and even fries!
Download or read book A Pumpkin s Life Story Named Tendi written by Suzie Caldwell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about a farmer named George who grew a pumpkin, who he named Tendi. Its descriptive and detailed about how Tendi started out as a seed and from there developed into a full pumpkin and in the end became a Jack-O Lantern. Its educational for the reader to learn the complex stages and anatomy of a pumpkin, from beginning to end. The Story also enables the reader to gain knowledge of the full spectrum of the growth and development of a pumpkin. The story facilitates the love and survival for Tendi, thriving in its pumpkin patch
Download or read book Mr Pumpkin s Tea Party written by Erin Lorraine Barker and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Pumpkin invites friends to share a ghoulishly delightful tea.
Download or read book The Pumpkin Mage written by Lou Yardley and published by Lou Yardley. This book was released on 2022-10-23 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Nyx Tanner. She's a mercenary, a wannabe knight and engaged to be married to the love of her life, Croll. On one fateful autumnal morning, Nyx and Croll receive a missive from the Queen that sends them on an adventure full of magic, monsters, mages and pumpkins. Their journey takes them to the Everlasting Forest of Doom where they stumble into the Pumpkin Mage. The Pumpkin Mage asks them one simple question... Trick or treat? This story is set in the monstrous world of Venari.
Download or read book The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin written by Joe Troiano and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched . . . Spookley the Pumpkin was different. All the other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day! This perennial best-selling children’s book delivers a special message of tolerance and kindness that is just right for fall . . . and any time of year! This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
Download or read book Monster Friends Spooky Adventure written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monster Friends' Spooky Adventure Summary about this story: Finn, Frankenstein’s monster, Vlad, the cool Dracula, and Casper, the funny ghost, were strange friends who went on an amazing journey in a dark neighborhood where shadows whispered, and mysteries were everywhere. What started out as a strange mystery turned into a journey of coming together, learning more about each other, and falling in love with friendship. As the three friends went through hard times and learned new things, their friendship grew stronger. They taught everyone that differences can be honored and that being together is a strong force. Each time they went on an adventure, they laughed, solved puzzles, and brought joy to a neighborhood that used to be scary. Because they were there, a secret house became a sign of link, and the fact that they were all together made monsters, vampires, ghosts, and humans want to celebrate. They showed that with teamwork, knowledge, and a lot of heart, even the scariest puzzles could be solved. Finn, Vlad, and Casper left a mark on the neighborhood, which helped build a sense of community and friendship that lasted for years. Their adventures not only changed their lives, but also the lives of everyone they met. They showed that the power of friendship could bring light to even the darkest places. As the story's pages turned, the companions' legacy lived on, leaving behind a happy reflection that in a world full of monsters and mysteries, the greatest magic of all was the enchantment of friendship. Friendship was a bond that crossed divides, overcame problems, and brought happiness to the hearts of those who had it. How the story started: Once upon a time, Frankenstein's monster and Dracula lived together in a dark neighborhood that was hidden between the clouds and the moonlight. Even though the area was known for being creepy, the monster and the vampire still became friends. Finn was Frankenstein's monster. He had a big heart and was very tall. With bolts sticking out of his neck and a patched look, he often felt like he didn't belong in the neighborhood. People avoided him because he looked scary, and they thought he was a dangerous animal. Finn wasn't as rough as he looked. He was gentle, interested, and kind. He liked it when things were quiet, and he could hear the leaves moving and howls from far away. Dracula, or Vlad, as his friends called him, lived in the next house, which was a beautiful place. People liked him because he was charismatic and interesting. Vlad liked to put on a show. He wore beautiful black clothes and a dramatic cape. Even though he seemed educated, Vlad was lonely. There were bad things about being immortal, and Vlad wanted to talk to someone who could understand what it meant to be immortal. One tragic night, under the light of a full moon, their paths crossed. Finn was walking through the graveyard, and the tombstones echoed with the sound of his steps. While this was going on, Vlad stood on top of his house with his cloak gently flapping in the wind and watched the ghostly scene. When their eyes met across the distance, they were both curious and surprised to see each other. Finn went to Vlad's house because he was curious, which was in line with his kind nature. The sound of his steps on the cobblestone road let Vlad know he was coming, and he slid down like a shadow. Vlad nodded and said, "Good evening," in a polite tone. Finn managed a nice smile, even though the vampire's look had shocked him. "Hi, my name is Finn," he said. Vlad's lips turned into a real smile, revealing his sharp teeth. "No problem. My name is Vlad. Why are you in my humble home?" Finn stopped for a while, and his bolts moved nervously. "Your mansion has always interested me; it seems... interesting." Vlad gave a soft, melodic laugh that had a hint of fun to it. "Yes, that is interesting. Would you like a tour?" So, they became friends after taking a tour of Vlad's home. Finn was blown away by the mansion's beautiful furniture, huge library full of old books, and stunning view from the tower. As the hours went by, they told each other stories about their lives, goals, and dreams. Finn said he wanted to be understood, and Vlad talked about the pros and cons of being eternal. Over the next few weeks, their friendship grew stronger. When Vlad wanted to come out of the dark, Finn would help him get there, and Vlad would tell Finn stories about his adventures in the past. They laughed together, walked around the cute neighborhood, and even made a small garden in the mansion's back yard. One day, as they watched the sun set behind the hills, Vlad turned to Finn. "You know, my friend, I've been around for a long time, but it's only through our friendship that I've really learned what it's like to have a friend." Finn nodded, and the stitches on his face turned into a real smile. "You've also shown me that looks can be deceiving and that understanding, and kindness are the foundations of real friendships." As their friendship grew, the scary neighborhood became full of laughter, companionship, and a feeling of belonging. Finn and Vlad became models of community for the people who lived there. They showed them that even the most unlikely people could form bonds that surprised everyone. So, in the middle of a neighborhood where shadows told secrets and the moonlight painted stories of mystery, an unbreakable relationship between a monster and a vampire showed everyone that understanding, acceptance, and kindness were the real magic that could break down any barrier. As the moon kept shining its golden rays, changing the neighborhood for the better, the sounds of their laughter and the warmth of their friendship filled the creepy area. With each passing day, Finn and Vlad's friendship got stronger, which changed the whole creepy neighborhood. Once secretive, there is now a sense of community and being open. People began to understand that everyone had their own stories and traits that made them unique. Finn's big, strong hands were a comforting sight when he helped his friends fix their houses or take care of their gardens. Myths about him had been around for a long time, but his kindness and willingness to help put an end to them. Children would rush up to him and ask him about the bolts in his neck and what he had done. Vlad's personality was so appealing that he brought animals from all walks of life to neighborhood events. The night parties became a way for people to come together and learn to accept differences. People who used to be afraid of him at night now wanted to be with him so they could hear his stories about the past and be amazed by how well he spoke. The friendship between Finn and Vlad had a lot of great effects over time. The area changed a lot and grew into a lively, happy place to live. Monsters, witches, ghosts, and all kinds of animals joined forces to help each other. They shared their skills and learned from each other. But when Halloween came, a new mystery cast a dark cloud over their happy neighborhood. Strange things started to happen: candy bowls started to disappear from the front steps, scary voices started to echo through the night, and pumpkins started rolling down the streets on their own. The creepy vibe got worse, and the neighbors started to feel scared. One moonlit night, the friends talked about the scary things that had happened while sitting around a campfire in Finn's yard. Vlad thought, "It looks like a mischievous spirit is at work," as he kept tapping his chin with his fingers. Finn nodded his head. Finn and Vlad told their new friends, witches with potions, goblins with sharp senses, and even a friendly werewolf who was great at scent tracking, that they should help them solve the mystery. The crew went on a trip to find out what was going on and bring peace back to their favorite town. As they explored the eerie area, they came across magical scarecrows that turned out to be friendly, mischievous ghosts who were lonely and wanted to be noticed. The team worked together and thought outside the box to come up with a plan for a big Halloween parade that would include everyone. The scarecrows would share the stage and feel like they were important. The night of the show came, and everyone on the streets was excited. People of all ages, dressed up in their most creative outfits, came together. Finn, Vlad, and their friends led the neighborhood parade, which was full of music, laughter, and a feeling of connection. The scarecrows joined in, their once-mean spirits now filled with happiness. Finn and Vlad spoke to the crowd as the parade was coming to an end and the moon was shining brightly. Finn said, "We've shown tonight that unity and understanding can beat any mystery or fear." Vlad went on to say, "We are a diverse community, and each of us is unique. By accepting each other, we've turned our scary neighborhood into a place of warmth, friendship, and shared joy." The crowd's roar was so loud that it could be heard all night and beyond. The message was clear: with friendship, teamwork, and acceptance, even the scariest scenarios could be turned into times of connection and celebration. So, in the middle of their creepy neighborhood, Finn and Vlad's strong friendship not only brought them happiness and understanding, but also sparked change. Their story became famous and was told from generation to generation to show how friendship can change lives and communities. In the end, the spooky feeling of their neighborhood stayed, but it was now joined by laughter, harmony, and a sense of belonging that they would cherish for decades to come. One cold night, Frankenstein's monster and Dracula were having a quiet night in their strange homes. The wind was whispering secrets, and the leaves were rustling. The moon's sparkling light came in through their windows and lit up their nice rooms. Finn, the name people gave to Frankenstein's monster, found a place to stay in an old stone house hidden among old trees. His house was a safe place, full of old books and high-tech tools that he had built himself. Finn sat in his favorite couch while the fire in the fireplace made shadows move across the walls. His bolted neck and stitched skin made him unique, but his heart was kind and caring. He often got lost in books about people's feelings and adventures because he wanted to know more about the world than what he saw. Dracula, who was also known as Vlad, lived in a beautiful house at the end of a long, winding driveway just a few blocks away. His home was very fancy, with velvet curtains, old furniture, and beautiful candelabras in each room. Through the big windows, the moonlight came in and made interesting patterns on the walls. Vlad leaned back in his beautiful chaise lounge and read a book of poems. Even though he was usually known for his sharp teeth and shiny appearance, he was actually very lonely inside. That night, as the moon hung low in the sky and the stars sparkled like pearls, there was a feeling of unease. It was as if the night itself had a secret that Finn and Vlad needed to find out. Finn looked out the window. His eyes didn't match, so the moonlight reflected off of them. He wondered what was outside the pages of his books and outside the walls of his hut. He wanted to travel the world as much as the fall wind wanted to pull at the leaves on the trees. Vlad, on the other hand, sat on the balcony of his house and looked up at the night sky with deep thought. The stars seemed to tell him stories of adventures, and he had a strange desire to do something other than live forever. He felt like the moonlight was calling him, and the allure of the unknown pulled him in. Finn and Vlad didn't know it, but they both needed something more in their lives that night, something to break up the routine of being single. It was a desire that led them to an unexpected meeting and bond that would change their lives for good. As the night went on, the moon got brighter, giving off a strange light that filled the area. Finn and Vlad left their homes at the same time, both of them wanting to know what was going on. At an intersection made of cobblestones, where the moon was watching over them, their paths met. Finn said, "Good evening," smiling and nodding politely. Vlad smiled, and his eyes lit up with interest. "A chilly night to be out and about." They said nice things to each other, and their conversation went as smoothly as the moonlight. They felt an unexpected link with each other, a closeness that went beyond how they looked and what other people thought of them. "Would you like to walk with me?" Vlad asked, pointing to the path that wound through the trees and was lit by the moon.
Download or read book How to Help a Pumpkin Grow written by Ashley Wolff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to help a pumpkin grow? Find out in this warm, rhyming tale of gardening and unexpected friendship. Dog is planting a garden, doing all he can to help his pumpkins grow: protecting them from snow, weeding and watering their patch, and keeping them safe from barnyard creatures who might eat the sprouts! But are Crow, Rabbit, Duck, and Goat really out to destroy the garden? Or are they be new friends hoping to pitch in and help the pumpkins thrive?
Download or read book The Crystal Pumpkin written by Crystal Arlene Kuykendall and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crystal Pumpkin is an upbeat, uplifting, compelling story which takes the reader on an emotional, historical journey through eighteen years in the life of the author. The book captures the essence of the culture, experiences, struggles, music, entertainment, art, poetry, religion, charm, and nuances of Black life, Black love, and Black survival. Importantly, the author provides a riveting portrayal of events in local and national history as seen through the lens of a young Black girl who grows into adulthood in Chicago. The characters are real, and their lives, like their stories, are unforgettable. The lessons provided are universal, and the messages are moving and memorable. This delightful semi-autobiography has adventure, mystery, intrigue, shock, comedy, crime, drama, tragedy, and a scintillating love story. It provides a factual account of an era that featured struggles for individual and collective identity, purpose, and social justice during an earlier and simpler time. The stories unfold as the book, divided into three parts, explodes with historical developments and personal triumphs born of tragedies. The author explores the dawning of her identity amid self-doubt, family secrets, childhood fantasies, the specter of racism, and her educational and professional challenges as a public-school teacher and university faculty. Her pursuit of education and her explorations of social justice, civil rights, and antiwar endeavors are chronicled in her experiences of a "new day" when she comes of age during a tumultuous time. Her activism, high school and college experiences, and travels to the Bahamas and Western Europe mold her dedication before shocking and tragic developments alter the trajectory of her life. The reader will experience the educational, social, and personal challenges, struggles, setbacks, and victories of main characters during an unforgettable era. The treasured stories and sentiments shared are unique and timeless.
Download or read book Winnie the Pooh Pooh s Halloween Pumpkin written by Disney Book Group and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a stroll through the Hundred-Acre Wood, Pooh stumbles upon a giant orange pumpkin. With the help of his friends, Pooh comes up with a perfect plan for the pumpkin. This shaped book with a braided cord handle is sure to become a favorite at Halloween and beyond.
Download or read book Pumpkin written by Julie Murphy and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’—now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston—in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Queen. Waylon Russell Brewer is a fat, openly gay boy stuck in the small West Texas town of Clover City. His plan is to bide his time until he can graduate, move to Austin with his twin sister, Clementine, and finally go Full Waylon so that he can live his Julie-the-hills-are-alive-with-the-sound-of-music-Andrews truth. So when Clementine deviates from their master plan right after Waylon gets dumped, he throws caution to the wind and creates an audition tape for his favorite TV drag show, Fiercest of Them All. What he doesn’t count on is the tape getting accidentally shared with the entire school. . . . As a result, Waylon is nominated for prom queen as a joke. Clem’s girlfriend, Hannah Perez, also receives a joke nomination for prom king. Waylon and Hannah decide there’s only one thing to do: run—and leave high school with a bang. A very glittery bang. Along the way, Waylon discovers that there is a lot more to running for prom court than campaign posters and plastic crowns, especially when he has to spend so much time with the very cute and infuriating prom king nominee Tucker Watson. Waylon will need to learn that the best plan for tomorrow is living for today . . . especially with the help of some fellow queens. . . .
